Senior Automation Engineer

BH-304664
  • Competitive
  • Norway Akershus Fornebu
  • Contract
  • Oil & Gas
Senior Automation Engineer 
 
Contract period: 02.06.2025 - 31.12.2026
Location: Fornebu

Main Tasks:
  • As Senior Automation Engineer, you will support and plan activities in order to provide safe, in-control and efficient management of the Safety- and Automation System for the Client installation.
  • You will need to demonstrate strong commitment to the HSSE, integrity and automation standards when carrying out the responsibilities, delivering safe, efficient and reliable operations within the framework of management system.
  • Responsible for planning and execution of SAS modifications. 
  • Technical support resolving direct and short-term actions 
  • Ensure up-to-date LCI.
  • Ensure close cooperation with critical suppliers and contractors. 
  • Perform condition monitoring analysis when required 
  • Perform defect elimination, support analysis for production losses and identify production vulnerabilities. 
  • Cost management of the agreed budgets for assigned activities 
  • Participate in community for automation engineers including Control & Automation team meetings 

Qualifications:
  • Master of Science or similar in Automation, preferably with specialization in Control systems 
  • Minimum 5 years of experience with design and operation of SAS systems, preferably within the oil & gas industry.
  • Experience and understanding related to all relevant discipline standards and guidelines
  • Systematic, structured and reliable in the performance of daily tasks.
  • Dedication and a personal drive for continuous improvement
  • Good communications skills in both Norwegian and English 


With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

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